ANOTHER Brad Keselowski Wreck that Dale and TJ Disagree On
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Dale Jr. and TJ kick off post-Pocono talk with PJ Majors, then dive into why Denny Hamlin’s Toyota keeps getting better as runs progress—less about chasing practice speed and more about dialing balance and tire feel. They debate how NASCAR will handle chaos at San Diego’s road course: steep elevation changes, limited runoff, and long caution periods could drastically reshape strategy and stage outcomes. The conversation also touches on the psychology of practice timing boards and includes sponsor reads plus a brief health segment on Peyronie’s disease.
Fresh off a weekend at Pocono, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio this week for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap Denny Hamlin’s third straight victory and the magic behind the 11 team as of late:
- Race-winning crew chief Chris Gayle joins the show
- Denny is consistently the best on long-run speed
- How will NASCAR handle the cautions in San Diego?
- The battle for the regular-season points championship is narrowing
- Who was at fault in the big wreck at Pocono?
- Josh Berry and the Wood Brothers are parting ways
- This new practice/qualifying protocol makes it tough to dig your way out
During the Ask Jr. part of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding:
- Jimmie Johnson vs. Jimmie Jam
- Calling the race from an aircraft carrier in San Diego
- Drivers becoming crew chiefs
- Go-to AC/DC songs
- Favorite boxing matches
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